Which Kinds of Departures from the Norm Wouldn't Necessarily Have

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which kinds of departures from the norm wouldn't necessarily have a stigmatizing effect on an individual's identity?

• A) physical disability
• B) alcohol addiction
• C) mental illness
• D) having served time in jail
• E) wearing shoes that don't match

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapses

Synaptic connections that decrease the likelihood of the firing action potential of a neuron, thereby reducing neural activity.

Dendritic Spines

Small, protruding structures found on the dendrites of neurons that form synaptic connections and are key to neuronal plasticity and learning.

Habituation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Sensitization

An increased response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, often leading to heightened sensitivity.